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Effects of extended-release buprenorphine treatment for opioid dependence
In this webinar, findings were reported from the CoLAB qualitative study, which aimed to examine the multiple social, material and temporal effects of extended-release buprenorphine depot (BUP-XR) treatment in clients’ lives, among a group...
Alcohol and the Environment
The Institute of Alcohol Studies presents Seminar Two in its four-part series on alcohol and sustainability. Seminar Two looks at the impact the production, packaging and distribution of alcohol has on both the local and global environment...
Alcohol industry sustainability commitments
The Institute of Alcohol Studies presents Seminar Three in its four-part series on alcohol and sustainability.
Seminar Three explores the voluntary commitments on sustainability made by alcohol producers, examining pledges in the wider...
Marketing and Consumption of No and Low Alcohol Drinks in the UK
With NoLo products increasing in popularity among producers and customers, a new report looks at how these drinks are marketed in the UK and how and why consumers drink them.
Using interviews with drinkers and non-drinkers, as well as...
Therapeutic interventions for for methamphetamine dependence
This webinar presented an overview of evidence for treatment of methamphetamine dependence, and future directions.
Crystalline methamphetamine (“ice”) is a significant and growing public health concern in Australia, with approximately 300...
Substance Use Among Adolescents: Risk and Protective Factors
On December 2nd, CICAD's Demand Reduction Unit organised an online event on "Substance Use Among Adolescents: Risk and Protective Factors". The event is part of a series of international dialogues between Africa, Asia, Latin America and the...
What are the evidence-based treatment options for methamphetamine use disorder?
This webinar provided attendees with information about:
1. Overview of the clinical challenges associated with methamphetamine use disorder
2. Psychosocial approaches for methamphetamine use disorder
3. Pharmacological treatments being...
Addressing mental health and substance use in the youth justice setting
This seminar took place on Wednesday 29th September and focuses on youth justice.
It was the first in a series of seminars hosted by The University of Sydney after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Youth Justice NSW in July 2021.
...A Conversation About Corruption in Substance Use Disorder Treatment
Elizabeth Saenz, UNODC, presents on the issue of patient abuse and corruption in treatment and provides a call to action on the need to address this problem that spans across countries.
Residential Rehabilitation: Current evidence and future research directions
This webinar highlighted the evidence base underpinning drug and alcohol residential rehabilitation and discussed future research directions.
Residential rehabilitation provides an important role in alcohol and other drug treatment. The...
A series of videos on HIV prevention among people who use stimulant drugs
The UNODC Regional Programme Office for Eastern Europe (Kiev, Ukraine) and Charitable Fund "Humanitarian Action" (Russia) are launching a series of 8 animated videos on the provision of HIV prevention services for people who use stimulants...
My journey begins with compassion
Stigma is a major barrier to the well-being and recovery of people with lived and living experience of substance use disorders.
This animated video about two friends, Alex and Sam, explores the devastating impact of substance use stigma...
Drug overdose: a film about life
Let’s Talk Overdose: The Hidden Pandemic and How to Stop It
In June 2021, the University of British Colombia Addictions and Concurrent Disorders Research Group hosted an online conference entitled Let’s Talk Overdose: The Hidden Pandemic and How to Stop It.
Here, you can find the conference...
Seminario Adaptación del Modelo Islandés de Prevención del Consumo de Drogas: avances a tres años de su implementación
Launch event: Dame Carol Black’s independent review of drugs, part 2
Prison and drugs in Europe - current and future challenges
Objective: to discuss the results of the report Prison and drugs in Europe: current and future challenges Insights with key customers.
Invited Stakeholders: - Heino Stöver, Institute for Addiction Research Organization Frankfurt University...
Reducing Substance Use Stigma: The Role of First Responders
Stigma is one of the biggest barriers people face when seeking care for substance use disorders. Designed for members of the law enforcement community, this webinar explored the relationship between substance use, the brain and mental...
Exploring International Approaches to Tackling Localised HIV Outbreaks
This webinar seeks to highlight and share international perspectives on tackling local HIV outbreaks.
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